White: Gustafsson likely next for Cormier
Today UFC President Dana White commented that Daniel Cormier’s first title defense will likely be against former title challenge Alexander Gustafsson.
Daniel Cormier is the new UFC light heavyweight champion after defeating Anthony Johnson for the vacant title. Today UFC President Dana White commented that his first title defense will likely be against former title challenge Alexander Gustafsson:
Most want to see Cormier rematch with the man who was stripped of the title, Jon Jones. But with Jones’ ongoing legal situation, that meeting could be a long way off.
Cormier, for his part, seemed eager to tangle with Ryan Bader. The two got into a shouting match during the UFC 187 post-fight press conference, after Cormier defeated Anthony Johnson for the vacant belt.
Wednesday, though, UFC president Dana White threw the new champ a curveball.
“We’re actually looking at possibly Alexander Gustafsson,” White said on UFC Tonight.